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Friday, May 28, 2010

No matter where you are. No matter what you are doing. Please stop at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day and observe a National Moment of Remembrance with a minute of silence or listening to tapsto pay respect to all of those which died in combat service on behalf of America to gain and preserve the very freedoms we enjoy.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Not a typical day at the office. Some days the suits and heels get a day off too.

Buzzing the beach while test driving a new boat model sure is a whole lot more fun than sitting at my desk.

For those that believe anything "beach or coastal" is pretty and

wonderful here is one glimpse into a reality.

Life at the water isn't just about laying around in the sun, collecting shells, dining on seafood, consuming umbrella drinks and stunning views nor, is it about the latest interior designer or home decor.

It's a responsibility

Those who truly live at the beach
and or, work on the water know this quite well.

For the last two years unsafeboating and swimming
has claimed several lives in our area alone.

In the hope that this summer will be different I made a
a decision to talk a little about what I do.
My deck shoes are on and I've

climbed on the safety soap box.

My work is the laying out and outfitting the vessels for
Enforcement, Fire and Rescue agencies.

Giving the boat a thumbs up shown above.

(I'm the one in the back seat)

Notice the "seat belt" and arm handles. You know like
something found on a ride at an amusement park.
Trust me, I was holding on.

This is a test ride to see how fast it can go.
How well it can jump waves, wakes, and how tight of a turn it can take;
each time faster then the last.

For me the ocean and the bay are both part of my daily life.
They are bodies of water not just to admire but, respect.

They can be fiercely dangerous

as they arebeautiful,

or charming

I work with vessels whose primes missions range from patrolling the waters to marine health and rescue.

There is also the harsher side.
Intercepting criminals
flood evacuations, to recovering drowning victims

It is an amazing feeling for each us every time time a new vessel leaves
the yard. Knowing that it may save a life; human or animal or
bring them to safety is truly taken to heart by us all.

Yes, this is what I do.
It's unusual. When I left the cherry wood office
to start over doing something I loved; boats.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Considering the county we live in was declared a disaster area last month due to consistent downpours the front yard looks surprisingly okay. The back yard has always been a challenge since day one. Add a few snapped trees, broken fencing and a enough pine needles from the tree next door and your pond really looks gross all 2,600+ gallons of it. Yuck and muck.

The water has warmed to feed them a little.

Feeding becomes like a free for all.

I should have put the camera in sports photo mode.

They simply refused to stay still for photos.

Neptune, Pico and Tough our Japanese koi passed in December, 2008 along with a few of the comets during a warm spell. They had come out of hibernation too early and began foraging for food. Pine needles are not exactly a recommended diet.
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